Industry News

Heating Oil Customers Warned to be Careful due to Rise in Online Scams

A recent article in the BBC has warned heating oil customers to be careful when ordering fuel online due to the rise of scam Web sites.

Customers are required to pay for the fuel upfront, usually by bank transfer, but then the fuel is not delivered.

Police are investigating at... read more

March 12, 2012

Community Oil Schemes Impact on Heating Oil Firms

According to a recent article written by the BBC - Bulk-buying oil to help save householders money has been growing in popularity in recent years, but some local oil suppliers in the West Country have complained it could be "unviable" and "unattractive".

So-called community oil schemes have become increasingly common... read more

February 10, 2012

Peace of Mind for £100?

At Moorland Fuels we recognise that money is tight all round right now.  The unemployment numbers are rising and so too is inflation.  All of this is causing everyone to tighten their belts and look for ways to save money.  Of course one of the first places people look to... read more

January 31, 2012

Federation of Petroleum Suppliers Welcomes OFT Findings on Heating Oil Distribution

A recent article in the winter issue Downstream Magazine focused on the reaction of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) to the results of the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) study into the oil distribution industry.  The study found that the oil distribution industry does not need price regulation and... read more

January 3, 2012

Rural Homeowners Warned to Watch out for Heating Oil Theft

NFU Mutual, one of the country’s leading insurers, has warned rural homeowners that heating oil theft has become an increasing problem.  The company saw a 153% rise in claim costs in the first half of 2011.... read more

December 19, 2011

Things to Consider When Buying or Replacing an Oil Tank

Why should I replace my fuel tank?

There can be many telltale signs that a tank is in need of replacing.  When you check your tank you should pay attention to both its sight and smell.  Common issues such as a pungent smell of fuel or micro-fractures appearing around the... read more

December 12, 2011

Don't Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The Healthy Protection Agency is urging people to have their fossil fuel burning boilers, heaters and cookers serviced by a registered engineer before the weather turns cold, to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.... read more

December 9, 2011

Take Steps to Protect Your Heating Oil This Winter

Last winter Moorland Fuels saw an increase in the numbers of customers who had heating oil stolen from their tanks.  In fact, according to a report in the BBC, theft of heating oil in Cornwall and Devon has doubled in a year.

We would like to urge our customers to... read more

November 23, 2011

Families Need to Prepare for Winter Heating Bills

A recent article in the Mirror warned families who use heating oil to stock up on fuel now, before high price increases during the winter. ... read more

November 7, 2011

Devon Residents Urged to Buy Fuel Early for Winter

The Devon Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB Devon) is backing a campaign urging Devon residents to buy heating oil early this winter.... read more

October 26, 2011